Keeny Family Foundation Inc
The Kenny Family Foundation, formed in 2008 by the Kenny Family and community members, unites philanthropy and partnerships to create greater equity and opportunity in New Castle County, Delaware. The foundation supports over 1,000 charitable organizations through microgrants and active community partnerships, with an emphasis on promoting social welfare, providing assistance to neighbors in need, and contributing to humanitarian endeavors. Operating as both a traditional grantmaking foundation and an active community partner, KFF has donated nearly $2.4 million since its inception and supports organizations that feed hungry neighbors, care for the elderly, educate children, and enrich lives through the arts and humanities.
Keeny Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Keeny Family Foundation Inc gave $281K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), top state Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $281,434
- +67.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,205
- +43.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,000
- Total assets
- $373,308
- -15.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Keeny Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Global Training Network ($132K). Together the top 7 received $281K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 31 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Keeny Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 755% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $149K (2020) to $345K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $281K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Training Network Peoria, AZ | General Support | $132,134 |
| Mission Enablers International Bentonville, AR | General Support | $36,300 |
| Bridge Academy & Community Center Coatesville, PA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Teach Beyond Downers Grove, IL | General Support | $23,000 |
| CRU Foundation Orlando, FL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Friends of MIS Inc Elverson, PA | General Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $373,308 | $225,069 | $292,600 | $281,434 | 7 | $287,241 | $218,410 | $38,062 |
| 2024 | $440,839 | $151,284 | $185,929 | $168,504 | 6 | $173,734 | $103,743 | $48,775 |
| 2023 | $475,484 | $276,913 | $355,472 | $345,436 | 7 | $349,256 | $220,332 | $50,121 |
| 2022 | $554,043 | $68,897 | $186,799 | $175,331 | 5 | $180,285 | $62,383 | $59,100 |
| 2021 | $671,945 | $11,703 | $194,009 | $182,365 | 6 | $186,070 | $3,764 | $76,928 |
| 2020 | $720,092 | $12,593 | $156,396 | $149,081 | 6 | — | $6,116 | $70,137 |
| 2019 | $781,169 | $12,784 | $206,078 | $195,000 | 7 | — | $5,421 | $56,007 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Keeny Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Keeny Family Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Keeny Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Chester Springs, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $373K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $281K. Net investment income was $218K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Keeny Family Foundation Inc is led by John R. Keeny, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John R. Keeny
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda N. Keeny
President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janelle McDonald
Vice President & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Dippold
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Keeny Family Foundation Inc
How much does Keeny Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Keeny Family Foundation Inc gave $281K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $169K across 6 grants.
What is Keeny Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Keeny Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $23,000, and its average grant was $40,205, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Keeny Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Keeny Family Foundation Inc's top state is Arizona, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (18%) and Arkansas (13%).
Does Keeny Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Keeny Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Keeny Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Keeny Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Global Training Network ($132,134), Mission Enablers International ($36,300) and Bridge Academy & Community Center ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Keeny Family Foundation Inc?
Keeny Family Foundation Inc reported $373K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $287K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Keeny Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Keeny Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1070050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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